The live 24K gold rate per tola is displayed in the calculator and price table above, updating every 30 minutes. The rate is calculated from the international XAU/USD spot price, adjusted with the APSGJA correction factor, and converted to PKR using the real-time exchange rate.

One tola equals 11.6638 grams. This is the standard unit used for gold trading in Pakistan and across South Asia. One tola is also equal to 12 masha, and 1 masha is 8 ratti.

24K gold is 99.9% pure and is used primarily for investment (bars, coins). 22K gold is 91.67% pure with alloy metals added for strength, making it the standard for jewelry in Pakistan. A tola of 22K gold costs approximately 8.3% less than a tola of 24K gold.

Yes, the base gold rate is nationally uniform and follows the APSGJA benchmark set daily from the Karachi Sarafa Bazaar. Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, and all other cities follow this rate. Minor differences at the retail level are due to making charges, not the gold price itself.

The current 1 tola price for all karats is shown in the gold rate table on this page. For quick reference, enter “1” in the tola calculator above and see the value for 24K, 22K, 21K, 18K, 16K, and 12K instantly.

The gold rate in Pakistan changes because of two variables: the international gold spot price (driven by global demand, central bank policies, inflation data, and geopolitical events) and the USD/PKR exchange rate (driven by Pakistan’s trade balance, foreign reserves, and monetary policy). When either variable moves, the local gold price adjusts.

Making charges are the labor cost for crafting gold into jewelry. They are charged on top of the gold rate, usually as a percentage of the gold value or as a fixed per-gram fee. Simple items like plain bangles have lower making charges (5-10%), while intricate bridal necklaces or handcrafted designs can have 15-25% or more. Making charges are generally non-refundable if you sell the jewelry back.

If you own gold equal to or above the Nisab (7.5 tola of pure gold), you pay 2.5% of the total gold value as Zakat. For example, if you own 10 tola of 22K gold, first calculate its total value using the calculator above, then multiply by 0.025 to get the Zakat amount. Our dedicated Zakat Calculator handles this calculation automatically, including cash, silver, and other assets.

Gold has historically been one of the strongest-performing assets in Pakistan, primarily because it provides a dual hedge — protection against both inflation and Rupee depreciation. When the Rupee weakens against the Dollar, gold prices in PKR rise even if international gold is flat. Over the past decade, gold in Pakistan has consistently outperformed bank deposits, real estate (in most cities), and the stock market. However, past performance does not guarantee future results, and gold generates no regular income (unlike rental property or dividends).

The hallmark stamp indicates the gold’s purity. In Pakistan, common stamps include 999 (24K), 916 (22K), 875 (21K), 750 (18K), and 585 (14K). The number represents parts per thousand of pure gold. A 916 stamp means 916 out of 1000 parts are pure gold, which is 91.6% — equivalent to 22 karats. Always check for this stamp when purchasing gold jewelry.

GoldPricePK’s gold calculator provides live gold rates in Pakistan updated every 30 minutes from the international gold spot market, calibrated against the APSGJA national benchmark. Our calculator supports all six karat standards (24K, 22K, 21K, 18K, 16K, 12K) in both tola and gram units, covering every type of gold traded in Pakistan — from investment bullion to bridal jewelry.

This page also features the full gold rate table, city-wise gold rates, a 30-day price trend chart, day-by-day price history, a multi-currency gold converter (PKR, USD, SAR, AED, GBP, EUR), and a dedicated gold Zakat calculator. All tools are completely free and require no registration. For silver rates, visit our Silver Calculator, or compute your complete Zakat liability on our Zakat Calculator page.